Finding: All four policies have been amended in 2004 and each ensures use of multiple criteria.
• Policy 5000 – Adequate Education Facilities, Designation of Schools and
Attendance Areas, Development of Positive Alternatives to Accommodate Growth, to Keep Schools Open, and to Eliminate, Consolidate or Repurpose Schools - Amended Policy Approved 9/21/04
• Policy 5001- Reassignment of Students – Amended 11/09/04
• Policy 5003 – Nova Schools – Assignments, Reassignment and Withdrawal – Amended Policy Approved 6/15/04
• Policy 5004 – Magnet Programs – Amended Policy Adopted 4/20/04 Source: www.broward.k-12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies
Appendix A Condition 1 - Availability of Textbooks “No” response are included.
School
Area Level School Q1.1 Q1.2 Q1.3 Q1.4 Q1.5 Q1.6 Q1.7 Comments
NORTH High Taravella No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1.2 School is in the process of ordering more textbooks. SOUTH
CENTRAL Middle Plantation No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1.2 We are short of science books; trying to borrow them from other schools.
Appendix B Condition 2 - Technology Analysis
Only schools with comments and at least one “No” response are included.
School
Area Level School Q2.1 Q2.2 Q2.3 Q2.4 Q2.5 Q2.6 Comments
NORTH Elementary Atlantic West No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Atlantic West does not have internet access for all classrooms due to the fact that the district has not wired relocatables.
Coconut Creek No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1, 2.2 Coconut Creek Elementary does not have internet access for all classrooms due to the fact that the district has not wired modulars. Deerfield Park No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Due to class size reduction, we are down from 6 computers in each
room, now to 3. We have a computer lab that hosts 22 computers. Orders have been placed to provide for additional computers.
Forest Hills No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Due to 8 new class size reduction modulars, we do not have 4 computer in each of these class rooms since the district funds only two.
Hunt, James S. No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 All teachers do not have a laptop computer.
Liberty No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Due to class size reduction and modulars not yet completed does not yet meet computer standard. Liberty Elementary will meet the District standard in the 2006-07 school year.
Park Trails No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1, 2.2 Waiting for wiring of relocatables. K = 4 computers and 1 printer. 1st -3rd = 3 computers and 1 printer. 4th = 2 computers and 1 printer.
Appendix B (Continued) Condition 2 - Technology Analysis
Only schools with comments and at least one “No” response are included.
School
Area Level School Q2.1 Q2.2 Q2.3 Q2.4 Q2.5 Q2.6 Comments
NORTH Elementary Riverglades No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Currently all classrooms have 3-4 computers and a printer. We do not currently have enough laptops for every teacher, but we have supplied a laptop to every teacher who has requested one.
Middle Coral Springs Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.2 Relocatables don't have the necessary wiring for internet access. Ramblewood No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 We do not have enough printers for every room.
High Stoneman
Douglas No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Internet is not available in all relocatables. NORTH
CENTRAL
Elementary Banyan No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Do not have a laptop computer for teachers.
Horizon No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Every classroom has at least 3 computers per room. Every classroom has a printer. School has flexibility of moving computers to and from the lab. 95% of all teachers have laptops.
Middle Lauderdale Lakes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 2004-05 PSTF + remaining funds will be spent on said items in order to bring LLMS into full compliance. 2.2 Relocatables are not wired for internet usage. A work order was placed to address this need.
SOUTH CENTRAL
Elementary Central Park No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 School does not have 4 computers in all classrooms. Purchased laptops, workstations, & equipment software with tech funds but haven't been able to meet dist. standards for workstations.
Mirror Lake Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.2 One portable too far to access wireless internet. Hardwiring expected within next couple of months.
North Fork No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Meets 2.1 conditions, except for laptops for each teacher. In process of meeting this condition.
Peters No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1. Some classrooms lack 4 internet-ready computers and/or printers. 2.2 Internet access is not available in portable classrooms.
Plantation Park No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1We do not have laptops for every teacher but plan to purchase with Capitol Outlay Funds.
Appendix B (Continued) Condition 2 - Technology Analyses
Only schools with comments and at least one “No” response are included.
School
Area Level School Q2.1 Q2.2 Q2.3 Q2.4 Q2.5 Q2.6 Comments
SOUTH CENTRAL
Middle Tequesta Trace No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Most classrooms have computers and we have three full computer labs. High Stranahan No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Retrofit in 1998-99 awarded the school 2 computers per classroom.
2.2 BECON can only be accessed in the school's Media Center; no classroom access.
SOUTH Elementary Colbert No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Appropriate amount of computers were purchased. Due to damaged computers the suggested amount is not in every classroom at this time.
Currently have 19 relocatables being wired for network and internet capability. Cooper City No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Don't have a laptop per teacher. Working on it; will comply by the end of
this school year.
Coral Cove No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Grades K, 1, 2 have 2 computers and printer. Grades 3, 4, 5 have 3 computers and printer for each classroom. All teachers have laptops. Capital buys 50% of class computers. School will add computers with technology money.
Dania No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 We are below the standard by approximately 90.
Driftwood No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 All teachers do not have a laptop. Will order more this year.
2.2 Relocatables have limited internet access. They have one computer with wireless connection, but this is not always reliable.
Lake Forest No No Yes Yes Yes No 2.1 Laptops have been ordered in order to meet the requirements for all staff. 2.2 School facility will be up to standard as soon as we move into the new addition with 28 classrooms.
Appendix B (Continued) Condition 2 - Technology Analyses
Only schools with comments and at least one “No” response are included. School
Area Level School Q2.1 Q2.2 Q2.3 Q2.4 Q2.5 Q2.6 Comments
SOUTH Elementary Pasadena Lakes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Portable classroom do not have internet access. 6.2 One room needs a quad jack.
Sea Castle Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 2.6 Additional capital outlay funds for capital equipment purchase will be utilized to ensure compliance.
Silver Palms No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Relocatables have 2 computers and use the computer lab for internet access.
2.2 No access for relocatables--working on wireless for this year.
Watkins No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 The flexibility of moving computers out of classroom into labs and the increase of rooms due to class size reduction, has reduced each room to 3 computers per classroom. Additional computers will be purchased as additional funds are allocated.
Middle New Renaissance No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 New school
High Cooper City Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 We have 400+ class computers and teacher laptops for over 96 classrooms. Teachers prefer use of labs, MC and wireless carts.
2.2 Portables are being equipped with internet access. 2.3 Ongoing teacher training. A tech Committee plans train & purchase.
2.5 Laptops available to teachers/students. Hallandale No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Not all technology available for instructional
enhancement meet National Educational Technology Standards.
Hollywood Hills No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Need additional network switches and telephone hub in FISH 258A (800 hallway) and FISH 174 (002).
Appendix C
The School Board of Broward County, Florida Technology Related Staff Development and Training Offered through Customer Staff Development Services
The School Board of Broward County is focused on providing appropriate, high-quality professional development in the areas of technology skill development and technology integration to district and school-based staff, in addition to Instructional Technology initiatives that affect teaching and learning. Technology training is necessary to enable effective and appropriate use of technology for both management and instructional purposes. To assess SBBC employees, both instructional and non-instructional staff, with attaining technology skills, the following programs are offered by the district through the Customer Staff Development Services department, which coordinates with both the Curriculum and Instruction Department and the Education Technology Services Department to ensure training that meets customer needs. To reach as many employees as possible, several delivery methods are used including both on-line and hands-on workshops.
These professional development services are offered to all schools and appropriate district departments. Information on course workshops and training offerings is disseminated through the following methods:
1. HRD web site 2. CSDS web site
3. Broward Schools web site 4. HRMS training and events system
5. Postings to school-based Inservice Facilitators 6. Monthly meetings of Technology Liaison Contacts
7. “Tech Talk” monthly newsletter (posted to instructional CAB conference) 8. Other CAB conferences for individual groups/programs
9. District Parent Advisories
10. Curriculum Department meetings (Both district and school based) 11. District publications (ex: 411)
Appendix C (Continued)
Technology Related Staff Development Services/Programs Offered Through Customer Staff Development Services
Service/Program Target Audience Delivery Method Inservice
Credit Available
Electronic Communication System – CAB Communicating Across Broward
CSDS serves on the Steering Committee, which planned and coordinated the implementation of the CAB email system. CSDS continues to provide the training to both instructional and non-instructional staff on basic and advanced features of the system.
•CAB designated trainer at each site (district and school) •Others based on customer requests.
•Scheduled hands-on workshops
•Atomic Learning Tutorials (on-line)
Yes
Atomic Learning On Line Video Tutorial Portal
CSDS researched, procured and implemented an online video tutorial system that teaches technology skills aligned to National Education Technology Standards. This web-based, 24/7 accessible resource has been rolled-out to students, parents, teachers and staff, thus, assisting the district in providing “virtual” resources that are available from both school and home. Minimum of two people per school site received instruction on how to use Atomic Learning and were designated to share this information with faculty and staff. In addition, training materials were disseminated to schools through these designated trainers.
•Non-instructional •Instructional •Parents •Students
Appendix C (Continued)
Technology Related Staff Development Services/Programs Offered Through Customer Staff Development Services
Service/Program Target Audience Delivery Method Inservice
Credit Available
Digital Educational Teacher Academy - DETA
The DETA program addresses the need for staff
development in the critical area of integrating technology into the curriculum. Now in its third year, the DETA has trained over 1,700 teachers. DETA is now largely rolled- out through a process were “whole schools” participate. In this way, capacity is reached at an individual school at a faster rate. An outside evaluation is conducted yearly on this program. DETA is also offered to all teachers so that any teacher who wants to sign up for the course is given the opportunity and is not exclusively offered on a “whole school” basis. In this way, equal access to all teachers who want to participate is ensured. A DETA Learning Community program is made available to all DETA teachers as a mentoring, coaching and follow-up component of the initial DETA training.
•Instructional Staff (Classroom Teachers)
•Graduate level course •Learning community follow-up
•Graduate credit Inservice for LC
Daily Technology Application/Productivity Training – Instructor Lead
A regular schedule of hands-on training is conducted at the district’s technology training labs at Wingate Oaks. Over 50 classes a month are offered to both non-
instructional and instructional staff. Both inservice points and CAP points are offered for each course. Any non- instructional or instructional staff member can participate in this training by signing up for the course through the HRMS inservice registration system. Courses are widely advertised.
•Instructional •Non- instructional
•Hands-on, instructor led format
Yes
CAP Points also given
Appendix C (Continued)
Technology Related Staff Development Services/Programs Offered Through Customer Staff Development Services
Service/Program Target Audience Delivery Method Inservice
Credit Available
Technology Support Certification Program - TSCP
In a partnership with Sheridan Technical Center, CSDS offers an extensive staff development program aimed at meeting the technical training needs of the school based TLCs. Participants who complete the program receive A+ certification and are better able to support local school technical support needs.
•School and District based Technical Support Staff
•Combination of hands-on and online training
Yes
Virtual Technology Recognition Project - VTRP
This project provides the opportunity for classroom teachers to share the best practices of their classroom delivery of curriculum with the larger community of teachers.
•Instructional staff •Independent study Yes
Creation and delivery on-line technology integration courses through - Virtual University.
CSDS designs and delivers technology related on-line courses in alignment with the Broward Virtual
University.
•Instructional staff •On-line delivery Yes
New Teacher Academy Application Training (Appleworks/Project Based Learning)
In conjunction with HRD, CSDS provides staff development to new teachers in technology integration areas to assist in preparing these teachers to enter
Appendix C (Continued)
Technology Related Staff Development Services/Programs Offered Through Customer Staff Development Services
Service/Program Target Audience Delivery Method Inservice
Credit Available
E-Agenda – Training
CSDS provides training to Senior Managers and School Board Members in using the e-Agenda tool.
•Administrators •Hands-on As requested
Pilots/Instructional Studies
Digital Learning Environment Study
This major initiative uses the Plan, Do, Study, Act Sterling process to discover the ramifications of
providing students with laptop computers for use in the learning process. The results of this study will assist the district in planning future initiatives. Through this initiative, the initial four schools in the program received intensive staff development on integrating technology into the curriculum. The evaluative results of this study will be used to plan and implement future staff development programs for other schools in BCPS.
•Instructional Staff in DLES schools •Hands-on •On-line •Learning Community •Mentoring/Coaching Yes
Appendix C (Continued)
Technology Related Staff Development Services/Programs Offered Through Customer Staff Development Services
Service/Program Target Audience Delivery Method Inservice
Credit Available
District Licensed Software Initiatives
Inspiration/Kidspiration licenses will be rolled-out to every instructional computer in the county. This graphic organizer will assist with concept mapping, language arts, and other reading comprehension strategies. A minimum of two teachers per school will receive initial training and training materials. These designated trainers will be responsible for training other teachers in the school. (Train the Trainer Model). In addition, classes on
Inspiration/Kidspiration will be added to the regular schedule of technology training offered at district training labs. Students, teachers and parents will also be able to access training through the Atomic Learning Library web site.
•Instructional Staff •Students
•Hands-on
•On-line (through Atomic Learning)
Appendix D Condition 5 - Athletic and Extracurricular Activities
Only schools with comments and at least one “No” response are included. School
Area Level School Q5.1 Q5.2 Q5.3 Q5.4 Comments
NORTH High Taravella High No Yes Yes Yes 5.1 Track needs resurfacing; tennis courts need rebuilding; lights on baseball field need replacement.; school needs football stadium; baseball/softball scoreboards don't work. The DEFP includes funding for 2004-05 to resurface asphalt track, to remodel /renovate gym floor and locker rooms, for security lighting, and an auditorium sound system. The design of a new stadium is funded at $150,000. School staff is responsible for conducting community fund raising to meet stadium construction cost.
SOUTH CENTRAL
High Plantation High No Yes Yes Yes 5.1 Due to ongoing construction, students have had no locker rooms or permanent restrooms facilities for close to three years. The DEFP includes dollars in 2004-05 for resurfacing asphalt track and
converting to meters.
South Plantation No Yes Yes Yes 5.1 Regional Athletic facility is to include new track, bleachers, press box, bathrooms, ticket booth, lighting, etc. Funded through DEFP and is under construction.
Stranahan No Yes Yes Yes 5.1 No covered dugouts. No adequate seats on softball/soccer field. No restrooms or water fountain near fields. The DEFP includes dollars in 2004-05 for work on the swimming pool and track as well as stadium facilities to meet Educational Specifications for a regional athletic facility. The DEFP also includes previously budgeted funding for athletic baseball field house to replace field house that was built by boosters and condemned by Department of Safety.
Western No Yes Yes Yes 5.1 No paved access to baseball/softball field. Baseball press box is in need of replacement or repair. The DEFP includes dollars in 2004-05 for locker room, bleachers and a press box. Paved access to
baseball/softball field is not a district standard.
SOUTH High Cooper City No Yes Yes Yes 5.1 The football/soccer/flag football/track stadium is under
renovation. Dollars have been previously budgeted in the DEFP to expand the track and renovation of press box. Renovation of regional athletic stadium completed.